2020 PLN to HUF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PLN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PLN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 2, valuing the pair at 81.1704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 76.2239.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9465 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.6475 to the December average rate of 80.1723, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 81.1704 was up 3.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 78.2930, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
PLN to HUF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 78.2640, compared to 79.7949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5309 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.9888 HUF (High: 79.2128 / Low: 76.2239). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9736 HUF (High: 80.4978 / Low: 79.5242).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.9496 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 80.5305) against the same month in 2019 (average: 76.3704), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1601 (+5.45%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79.3420 | 77.6193 | 78.6475 |
| February | 79.9641 | 78.0661 | 78.8632 |
| March | 79.2128 | 76.2239 | 77.9136 |
| April | 79.8129 | 77.5401 | 78.4390 |
| May | 78.6919 | 76.8080 | 77.5069 |
| June | 79.9981 | 77.1169 | 78.2139 |
| July | 79.4147 | 77.9480 | 78.8850 |
| August | 80.8086 | 77.8448 | 79.2000 |
| September | 81.1704 | 79.7339 | 80.5305 |
| October | 80.4978 | 79.5242 | 79.8841 |
| November | 80.8213 | 79.0229 | 80.0977 |
| December | 80.9547 | 79.6557 | 80.1723 |